Technologist-Radiology Multi-Modality PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Carthage, MS, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiologic procedures and ensure patient safety. The role requires completion of an accredited radiography program and ARRT registration. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to follow instructions. This position involves collaboration with physicians and maintaining compliance with hospital protocols. BLS certification is required within the first two weeks of employment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by ARRT.
• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate techniques.
• Exercises judgement in selecting settings for each patient.
• Implements treatment plans utilizing established hospital protocols.

Skills

Understanding of Radiologic principles/theory

Ability to receive and follow instructions

Ability to plan and organize work

Education

Formal education program in radiography

Associates degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Job Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum Required: Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.

Preferred/Desired: Associates degree in related field.

Special Skills

Minimum Required: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work .

Licensure

Minimum Required: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R).; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required; State license as required

Preferred/Desired: Registration in two or more specialties